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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

5

Government costs rise met by Burns in House debate

Representative Burns of Tennessee attacked President Coolidge for claiming economic gains in government spending. He cited 1928 expenditures exceeding 1924 by 479 million and criticized debt reductions, pointing to wartime assets and costly naval programs as indicators of non constructive economy.

Washington Coolidge House Representative Burns Tennessee Appropriations Hyrus Bytng Wilson darding-Coolidge Aamntuistration Ip Wilson Reeu Cites Harding Harding-Coolidge Burns Treasury Case Cod Canal Byrne

Civil War Veteran Philo Bartlow Dies at 99

Philo Bartlow, the county's oldest Civil War veteran and the last in the community, died today in Brooklyn at 99 from heart failure. A native of New Canaan, he had resided in Brookyn for many years.

Brooklyn Conn Preia Philo Bartlow Ninty-Nine New Canaan

Dowd Seeks Custody in Habeas Corpus Battle

Judge Allyn L. Brown in Superior court will hear testimony in the habeas corpus action of Joseph J. Dowd of Brooklyn seeking custody of his two minor sons from their grandmother Hanna Allen following Nora Dowd's January death. Dowd accuses his mother-in-law of holding the children without proper guardianship claim of unfitness. Trial began two weeks ago and was postponed until today.

Allyn L. Brown Joseph J. Dowd Brooklyn Hanna Allen Dowd Nora Allen Dowd

Junior College Faculty Meets Business Men in Bridgeport

Connecticut Junior College of Bridgeport president Everett E. Cortright addressed Cham ber of Commerce at Stratfield hotel luncheon. the new college opened this month and aims to expand in New England. He traced parallels to historic women’s colleges and outlined faculty introductions and degrees from multiple universities. The event highlighted liberal college ideals and the faculty’s diverse credentials. Springfield death notice and local business context referenced.

Everett E. Cortright Connecticut Junior College of Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Bath Stratfield Hotel Mr. Cortright Rotary Club United States New Eugland Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Springfield Junior College of Connecticut Tam Uberal Venture Lberal College Liberal Tta Dortricht Marvy Gertrude Baveman Indiana University Brey Mawr Pillip Elton Henderson Ohio Wesleyan University University of Colorado Harvard University Graduate School of Business Clarence D L. Ropp West Virginia University New York University Helen Margeret Scurr Simpson College University of Minnsola Carl Ensley Wallace University of Kansas University of Chicago Florre Ilvius Zampiere Universlty of Florence University of Lausan- le University of la Borbonne Partai University of Madrid University of Rome

Impeachment Debate Roils House Over Prohibition

Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts and Linthicum of Maryland assail enforcement and the Volstead Act in a House session. They demand impeachment of District of Columbia Police Court Judge Sehuit for dismissing a jury in a prohibition case. Linthicum condemns prohibition for graft and crime while urging modifications to correct evils and restore temperance. Gallivan supports Commissioner Doran as the most capable official in enforcing the law.

Washington Associated Press Representatives Galliven Massachusetts Linthictnt Maryland Treasury Lowmin Cinilivan Sehulit District of Columbia Police Court Linthicum Howrie Galiivan Gallivan Doran Prohibition Bureau

Hearings Planned Next Week for Beer Sellers

United States Commissioner Hugh Lavery said hearings would be held next week into cases of three men arrested Saturday for selling beer with extra kick. Bridgeport police and federal prohibition agents conducted the raids. The defendants are John A. Ciglar of 18% Post Road Fairfield, Edward Mullaney of 394 Stratford Avenue, and Edward Lavery of 610 Onion Avenue.

United States Hugh Lavery Bridgeport Prohibition John A. Ciglar Post Road Fairfield Edward Mullaney Stratford Avenue Edward Lavery Onion Avenue

Auction Bridge Problem Before the Dummy the Declarer Plans No Trump Play

In this bridge problem the contract is No Trump with South as Declarer. The plan hides on delaying hearts, using Dummy's king to stop East and West from a heart shift, then leading diamonds from Dummy to gain entries. The goal is to survive heart endurance to third round and establish diamonds if West and East share four key diamonds. Tomorrow’s solution continues.

South Declarer Spadewick Alex East West Exch West Tomomerow Trump South Declarer

Tax Bill Held Up In Senate Says Garner

Washington February 1973 Representative Garland of Texas Democratic leader on the Ways and Means Committee forecasts no tax legislation this session. He says the $289 million revenue bill now before the Senate could be stalled until March 15 tax receipts are known. Garner believes a tart riders could pass with Republican and Independent support, sending the measure to the White House for a veto. He notes Senate Chairman Smoot's remarks on possible slower business conditions and argues Republicans are not poised to pass the bill.

Washington Congress Representative Cerrar Texas House Ways and Means Senate Democ Garner House Democrata Wester Republicana White House Gainer Smoot Senate Finance Committee

Joint hearings planned for gas station permits

City officials adopt a streamlined plan to consider five permit petitions for locating fuel stations on February 26 at 4 3 pm in the Common Council chamber. Hearings will be held jointly by Mayor Behrens and the Board of Appeals to save time and expense. Petitions include Liberator Dunn and Frank Cavalier at 3041 Madison Avenue, James and Laurea LaConte at Boston and Willow, Blanchard Oil Co at Broad and South, Nelle and Anne Doyle at Fairfield and Poplar, and Lewis Mead at 974 State Street.

Behrens Board of Appeals Carl F Siemon City Hall John G Schwartz Poplar Street Lewis ©. Mead State Street

Stamp Collection Aided By Von Hindenburg

Berlin AP Frewident von Hindenburg, a friend of children, sent a New Year greeting to an eight year old boy in Lochau Saxony with a fine assortment of foreign postage stamps. The boy had previously thanked him for a birthday wish and asked for foreign stamps he might receive from abroad.

Berlin Frewident von Hindenburg Lochau Saxony

New Hands Chosen For Radio Bridge Contest Tonight

Radio bridge contest on WEAF tonight features RR Richards of Detroit and E J Tobin of Chicago as opponents. Milton C Work and Wilbur C Whitehead of New York replace previous pair. hands include Richards with spades king jack ten nine six two and clubs six two, none in hearts, diamonds ace ten seven three, clubs six two. Whitehead holds spades ace eight seven five and hearts ace jack eight seven, diamonds eight spot, clubs king ten nine. Tobin has spades four three, hearts king ten six four three, diamonds B J, clubs J four three. Work has spades none, hearts queen six two, diamonds six six four two, clubs A seven six five.

Weaf Vonight Milton C. Work Wilbur Waitehead RR. Richards Detroit E. J. Tobin Chicago R R. Richards Afrih Spadea Clube Wilbur C. Whitehead New York Crus North Spader Hearts Diamonds B. J Milton East Diemonds

Image aiding device promises instant car parsing

Mitchell South Dakota advertisement seeks 500 workers for a new imaging invention by W. M. Willy. Claims a device to scan automobiles in minutes, installation is quick and cheap, with free samples and mail offers. Mentions profits and prizes tied to the inventor's campaign.

Mitchell Walter Willy Charles Hickey W. M. Willy Daly

Foley's Honey and Compound Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Compound as a fast acting remedy for irritated throats coughing and throat inflammation. It promises soothing coating and easy phlegm clearance and notes it contains no chloroform or codeine. Sold where, the ad urges readers to ask for it.

Foley McComb Toledo Ohio

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Philo Bartow Kory Drein Scott Perarchive Cortright Maan Fred J Richards Deman GY Milton C. Work Mayor von Hindenburg Work Whitehead Wil Oonose Richards Tobin Ong LES Lee Bros Main St Niewep
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